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| 2008 Jodama Schedule ~~~ As the summer season has come to an end, the Jodama drummers and dancers have once again finished the year successfully! We hope that you have enjoyed our shows and look forward to seeing you in January as the spring season will began for us. We take this time to personally thank each and every one of you for your continued encouragement and support as we do our best to bring you the absolute best in African drum and dance. Until then, thank you and God bless! |
| ! CONGRATULATIONS ! July 20, 2007 For being selected to represent African Culture through drum and dance at the 2008 Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival to be held on September 20-21, 2008 ~~~ On January 23, 2007 Jodama was selected by the Sacramento Bee to receive a grant for the Community Arts Program. ~~~ Jodama for being recognized for your extraordinary ability, creativity and talent. ~~~ Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition for outstanding contribution to the events and programming at the 2005 California State Fair. October 14, 2005 Norbert J. Bartosik CEO, General Manager ~~~ That the group Jodama be commenced on the celebration of its tenth anniversary, recognized for its exemplary talent and ability, and extended best wishes for continued success in the future. Member Resolution 1025 as awarded by Honorable Deborah Ortiz 6th Senatorial District * Honorable Don Perata President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate 9th Senatorial District July 15, 2005 ~~~ In appreciation for your commitment towards the youth in the city of Sacramento. We do hereby honor you. July 30, 2005 Mayor Heather Fargo Councilmembers: Bonnie Pannell Lauren Hammond Sandy Sheedy Ray Tretheway Steve Cohn Robert King Fong Kevin McCarty Robbie Waters |
| Jodama – Ordinary people that value and celebrate their diverse culture, history and traditions by way of drum and dance. The group Jodama was formally established in 2003 in Sacramento under the direction of self-taught choreographer Latoya Bowman; a young lady local critics say was born to perform. This group of dedicated young people started performing in the garage of a fellow church member in 1994. Much to their surprise what started out as a just playing around session would later turn into a unique combination of drum and dance that many within the community would come to support and appreciate for years to come. Jodama would go on to perform in public for the first time at the George Sims Community Center in February of 1995. As the group continued to perform throughout the community their talent would began to expand as well. They would be asked to perform for the next few years for the “Reflections From the Past” Black History Month celebration conducted annually on the last Sunday of February by the House of Prayer Holy Reformation Church at the Sam Pannell Community center located in Sacramento, California. With the efforts of visionary John Spann and his uniquely creative drum compositions, the group would go on to integrate some of the most imaginative instruments and instrumentalists of all time, right from their very own families, church and community, and would later be hailed by many as Sacramento’s best kept little secret. This multi-talented group of young people have been working together for the past few years devoting and priding themselves on performing a wide variety of historically enriched drum and dance routines that blend and fuse dance steps from many ethnic cultures. Jodama has been recognized for their talent, creativity and originality by Mayor Heather Fargo, Senator Deborah Ortiz, Senator Don Perata, Senator Darrell Steinberg and several other local leaders. ~~~ Performances ~~~ 2004 The Black Family Reunion Celebration - July 18 2004. 2005 The UC Davis Black Family Week Celebration - May 21, 2005 “Mix it up” Cultural Celebration - May 28, 2005. River City Run Earth Day Celebration - June 5, 2005. Juneteenth Celebration - June 18, 2005. The California State Fair - August 12 & 23, 2005 The Sacramento Zoo - August 13, 2005. The SOJO Cultural Arts Festival - October 1, 2005, Evening of Unity Fundraiser for hurricane Katrina victims - October 8, 2005 2006 Pony Express Elementary School - February 10, 2006. Reflections From the Past, February 1995 - February 2006 UC Davis 92nd Annual Picnic Day - April 22, 2006 Alliance Business Mixer and Expo - May 3, 2006 2006 Whole Earth Festival - May 13, 2006 Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Awards - May 18, 2006 UC Davis Black Family Week Celebration - May 20, 2006 Sacramento County Fair - May 28, 2006 California Celebration Day - June 3, 2006 River City Run Earth Day Celebration - June 4, 2006 Cache Creek Hotel & Resort - June 15, 2006 Juneteenth Celebration - June 17, 2006 Sheraton Grand Hotel - June 20, 2006 AAU West Coast Junior Olympics - July 1, 2006 California State Fair August 13, 2006 & August 30, 2006 Ronald McDonald Charity House Fundraiser Dec. 2, 2006 HOPHRC Children's Day Celebration, Dec. 24, 2006 2007 Good Day Sacramento Cultural Performance - February 23, 2007 Raymond Case Elementary School Culture Day - February 23, 2007 Reflections From the Past Black History Celebration - February 25, 2007 Sacramento County Cultural Day Celebration - February 27, 2007 Nor-Cal District Musical - March 3, 2007 UC Davis Annual Picnic Day - March 14, 2007 Ronald McDonald House Employee Appreciation Dinner - April 12, 2007 Suisun City Child Abuse Prevention Annual Festival - April 21, 2007 River City Run Earth Day Celebration - June 3, 2007 2007 California State Fair & Exposition - August 29, 2007 2007 California State Fair & Exposition - September 1, 2007 KVIE Cultural Performance, November 21, 2007 2008 Kids Day at The State Capitol, April 4, 2008 Senator Steinberg's Passport to Summer Youth Event, April 27, 2008 UC Davis Annual Black Family Week, May 17, 2008 River City Run - Old Sacramento, June 1, 2008 Adidas Golden West Track & Field Invitational, June 2008 Fairytale Town International Festival, July 13 & 27, 2008 AALYP Conference CSUS, July 27, 2008 California State Fair & Exposition, August 18 & 26, 2008 Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival, September 21, 2008 Stockton Community Festival, September 6, 2008 Caribbean Night at The Natomas Community Clubhouse, September 20, 2008 And much more to come so stay tuned! |
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